1998 Bmw M Roadster problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:frame And Members (11) · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields (2) · Structure:body (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Bmw M Roadster model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2023-10-13 · B340714 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
functional noises (squealing/honking) when braking shortly before the vehicle comes to a stop. cause material-
Unknown Or Other 1999-08-01 · 000799 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on revised schematics developed for 1998 model year vehicles produced from 9/97. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline 1999-02-01 · 120299 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
customer may complain of engine running rough on cold start. *tt
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 1999-02-01 · 651698 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
procedures on installing i-bus wire for the cd changer. *tt
Unknown Or Other 1999-02-01 · 620798 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
installation of voltmeter. *yc
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 1998-10-01 · 61 11 98 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information on installing cable straps on battery cable. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.